Mess of Greens Dip
 
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Serves: 1/12 quart
What You Need
  • 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 Tablespoon bacon grease
  • ½ yellow onion, minced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ white wine
  • 2 (16 oz) package of frozen chopped turnip greens, thawed and squeezed of excess water
  • 1 block of cream cheese, cut into small pieces
  • ½ Cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 (8 oz) container of sour cream
  • ½ to 1 tsp. dried crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan
What to Do
  1. Cook bacon until crisp and reserve 1 Tablespoon of the grease.
  2. Sautee' the onion and garlic in the grease until transluscent, add the wine and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add in the turnip greens, the cream cheese, the sour cream, and the red pepper flakes and the salt.
  4. Stir frequently while cooking until the cheese is melted and everything has heated through.
  5. Transfer to an oven-safe, greased serving container and broil until the cheese is lightly browned.
  6. Sprinkle with bacon and serve with chips or slices of toast and hot sauce.
Recipe by Mess of Greens at https://www.messofgreensblog.com/?p=1558